About The Position
This internship provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in child welfare casework. The intern will assist with case management activities, support families in accessing community resources, and collaborate with various professionals to promote positive outcomes for children. The program is committed to supporting children and families through compassionate, strength-based, and culturally responsive services that promote safety, permanency, and well-being. Interns are expected to uphold agency values of professionalism, respect, integrity, inclusion, and service excellence.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or related field.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with appropriately
- Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and documentation systems preferred
- Interest in working with children and families in a supportive setting.
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to strength-based, trauma-informed case management practices
- Participation in assessment, service planning, and intervention processes
- Experience with multidisciplinary collaboration across service systems
- Understanding compliance with state regulations, COA standards, and agency policies
- Development of professional documentation, communication, and advocacy skills
Responsibilities
- Assisting with case management activities, including documentation, data entry, and report preparation
- Supporting the assessment of family needs and service planning processes
- Helping connect families to community resources and verifying service participation
- Participating in case staffing’s, supervision, and Child and Family Team Meetings (CFTMs)
- Collaborating with schools, healthcare providers, and service agencies to promote positive outcomes for children
- Supporting case workers in monitoring child safety, well-being, and service engagement
- Assisting with safety planning and advocacy efforts with community or governmental systems
- Maintaining confidentiality and adhering to all agency policy and procedures
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